VPK UK & Ireland

18/06/2026

Every packaging project starts somewhere. But the most successful ones don't stop at the first idea.

Our Eight-Step Solution Cycle provides a structured approach that takes projects from initial discovery through to continuous improvement, helping customers unlock more value from their packaging at every stage.

From identifying challenges and developing concepts, to implementation, support and ongoing optimisation, it's designed to ensure packaging works harder for your business.

Head over to our website to learn more about our Eight-Step Solution Cycle: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/sqxitjmahw

16/06/2026

We're often introduced as a corrugated box manufacturer. And yes, that's what we make. But that's only part of the story.

Our conversations increasingly focus on:
• Supply chain efficiency
• Automation opportunities
• Sustainability goals
• Shelf-ready packaging
• Cost optimisation
• Packaging innovation

Packaging doesn't operate in isolation, it influences the entire journey. So talk with us to make sure you're getting it right: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/mx6nnpinff

11/06/2026

Packaging challenges don't always start with the packaging.

A damaged product. Poor pallet utilisation. Inefficient handling. Wasted space in transit. The issue might show up in the box, but the root cause is often somewhere else. That's why the second stage of our Solution Cycle is Identify.

Before recommending a solution, we work to understand what's really driving the challenge, so any changes deliver meaningful improvements across the wider supply chain.

Discover more about our Eight-Step Solution Cycle here: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/op4fyjkcqg

09/06/2026

How much impact can packaging have on your logistics performance?

In the latest issue of Factory & Handling Solutions, we explore how smarter packaging design can help businesses reduce handling, improve efficiency and unlock value throughout the supply chain.

From warehouse operations and transport optimisation to product protection and sustainability, packaging plays a far bigger role than many organisations realise.

It's a topic we're increasingly discussing with customers as they look for ways to improve performance without major operational change.

Read the full feature in Factory & Handling Solutions: https://yudu.pulse.ly/dq8wdjgbe8

08/06/2026

Great to see VPK Group further strengthening its presence in the UK with the full acquisition of Fencor Packaging Group, owner of Manor Packaging.

Following its initial minority investment in 2024, VPK Group has now taken full ownership of the business, bringing together strong manufacturing expertise, dedicated warehousing capabilities, and enhanced support for customers across the UK from the Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire site.

An exciting step that reflects continued investment in growth, operational excellence, and long-term customer partnerships within the packaging industry.

Read the full story here: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/1fgweujdi4

VPK Group completes the full acquisition of Fencor Packaging Group, reinforcing its presence in the UK. Manor Packaging continues as an independent business focused on service, innovation and growth.

27/05/2026

SKU growth might look like progress, but behind the scenes it often means more formats, more changeovers and more complexity across the supply chain. At scale, that complexity starts to cost.

In our latest blog, we explore how modular packaging helps reduce SKU-driven inefficiency through simplifying operations, improving pallet performance and maintaining flexibility without adding burden.

Because the goal isn’t fewer products. It’s making more work better. Read more at our website by clicking the link: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/kzyk5d6ljb

SKU proliferation was once a sign of growth. Today it's more often a source of complexity. Across grocery and FMCG, brands are expanding ranges to meet shifting consumer preferences, seasonal demand and retailer expectations. Behind the growth sits a growing operational challenge ...

19/05/2026

Packaging decisions don’t sit in isolation, they affect your entire operation. From packing speed to palletisation, storage, and transport efficiency, the impact is felt far and wide.

Small design changes can unlock:
✅ faster packing times
✅ improved stacking
✅ smoother handling

But only if packaging is considered as part of the system.

That’s how VPK Packaging approaches it, working across teams, not just procurement because we believe packaging should make your operation easier, not harder.

Learn more: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/0xvmpaqoty

15/05/2026

Final day of our customer open days and a big thank you to everyone who’s joined us this week.

The conversations have been open, practical, and focused on what really matters, how packaging can:
✅ reduce cost
✅ improve efficiency
✅ support changing supply chains

Now it’s about taking those insights forward and turning discussions into actions.

If you couldn’t make it this time, but want to be part of the next one, drop us a message.

13/05/2026

Today we’re opening our doors to customers across the UK and Ireland. Not for presentations, but for conversations.

Across the next few days, we’ll be walking through our sites, looking at how packaging performs in the real world, and discussing the challenges our customers are facing right now.

From e-commerce pressures to automation and supply chain efficiency, there’s a lot to unpack.

For us, these sessions aren’t about telling. They’re about listening because the best packaging solutions start with understanding.

More to come over the next few days.

12/05/2026

Quality isn’t a claim. It’s a standard you operate to.

At VPK Packaging, our certifications, including EcoVadis Platinum at Group level and internationally recognised ISO systems across our sites, provide independent validation of how we work.

They reinforce consistency, traceability and continuous improvement across the business. And for our customers, that means reduced risk, simplified procurement and confidence in supply.

In our latest article, we explore why certification plays such an important role for us and how it benefits the brands and businesses we work with.

Read the full piece here: https://vpkgroup.pulse.ly/c1onpoorxr